Associate Attorney - Consumer Protection - Class Actions Litigation

Job Juncture; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 245.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Job Juncture in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Associate Attorney to join a plaintiffs' litigation practice focused on consumer protection class actions. The role offers immediate courtroom exposure and high-profile matters against well-resourced opponents.

You will manage substantial portions of complex litigation, draft key pleadings, handle discovery, take and defend depositions, and work with experts while gaining first- and second-chair experience in a collaborative team environment.

Formación

• Approximately 3-7 years of post-bar litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, complex discovery and ESI.
• Demonstrated desire to build a career as a litigator.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious and comfortable working in a demanding litigation environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage substantive portions of complex litigation from early case development through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions and other significant pleadings.
• Handle written discovery and complex document/ESI matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with experts and participate in trial preparation.
• Appear in court and develop meaningful first- and second-chair litigation experience.
• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and a strong professional support team.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Discovery/ESI experience

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Associate Attorney - Consumer Protection - Class Actions Litigation

Salary: $180,000 - $245,000 per year

Posted: October 25 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

The Opportunity

A highly regarded plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco Bay Area office. This is an opportunity for a litigation-focused attorney to work on sophisticated, high-impact matters and obtain meaningful courtroom experience early in the role.

The associate will join a sophisticated whistleblower and consumer protection class actions practice, handling complex matters on behalf of individuals, consumers and other parties pursuing significant claims. Candidates should be motivated by public-interest litigation and the opportunity to advocate for individuals and entities against powerful defendants.

What You Will Do

• Manage substantive portions of complex litigation from early case development through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions and other significant pleadings.
• Handle written discovery and complex document/ESI matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with experts and participate in trial preparation.
• Appear in court and develop meaningful first- and second-chair litigation experience.
• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and a strong professional support team.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 3-7 years of post-bar litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, complex discovery and ESI.
• Demonstrated desire to build a career as a litigator.
• Strong academic credentials and a stable employment history.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious and comfortable working in a demanding litigation environment.
• Plaintiff- or defense-side litigation backgrounds may be considered.
• Prosecutor or public defender experience may be transferable.
• Big Law litigators seeking substantially more hands-on courtroom and trial experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Immediate and substantial courtroom exposure.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters against sophisticated and well-resourced opponents.
• Potential first- and second-chair experience across multiple stages of litigation.
• Hands-on involvement in investigations, pleadings, law and motion, discovery, depositions, expert work, trial preparation, bench and jury trials, and appeals.
• Strong attorney support infrastructure.
• Work alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys in a collaborative plaintiffs' practice.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); MCLE and professional-development support.

Location & Work Arrangement

San Francisco Bay Area. This is a five-day, in-office position. Relocation within California may be considered. Candidates should be able to maintain a reasonable daily commute to the office.

Compensation

Competitive base compensation commensurate with experience, plus meaningful discretionary bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.